Local

A stretch of one of Tacoma’s main roads will close Saturday for repairs to a bridge

The distinctive lighthouse at the Tacoma Rescue Mission on South Tacoma Way was taken down last week because of settling on the property. A bigger problem might be a leaky sewer line underground.
The distinctive lighthouse at the Tacoma Rescue Mission on South Tacoma Way was taken down last week because of settling on the property. A bigger problem might be a leaky sewer line underground. News Tribune file, 2001 Drew Perine

A stretch of a road on South Tacoma Way will close for overhead repairs on the Yakima Avenue Bridge most of Saturday.

The stretch between South M Street to the Tacoma Rescue Mission will close from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m, the city of Tacoma said in a media release.

Detours are in place for drivers and pedestrians. The Yakima Avenue Bridge will remain open in both directions but will have a lane diversion in the northbound lane, the release said.

This story was originally published October 14, 2023 at 11:03 AM.

Profile Image of Puneet Bsanti
Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune
(253)-495-2540
Puneet Bsanti is the East Pierce County Reporter for The News Tribune. She started with the newspaper in 2023 as the breaking news reporter. After she graduated from Washington State University, she was an intern for the Bellingham Herald. Her work in breaking news was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER